INSTRUCTIONS

Sandwich piece of raw canvas between two hoops and pull to tighten. Turn screw to tighten hoop securely.

Cut excess canvas on back of hoop close to hoop. At top part below screw, leave enough excess canvas to be able to glue it down on back of hoop.

Pull canvas below screw tightly and glue it to back of hoop. Allow to dry.

Follow manufacturer’s directions to apply Gesso to canvas. Apply two coats of Gesso to canvas, hoops, and top brackets (holding screw). Allow to dry and sand between coats.

Copy ampersand pattern onto tracing paper and position it on front of hoop. (See photo for placement.) Place graphite transfer paper between pattern and hoop and transfer pattern with stylus or ballpoint pen.